The tariff classification of Crystal Alum Deodorant from Thailand

NY D82129 September 18, 1998 CLA-2-33:RR:NC:2:240 D82129 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:3307.20.0000 Mr. Hugh Van Gorder Pure Products 5030 S. Harrison Drive Las Vegas, NV 89120 RE: The tariff classification of Crystal Alum Deodorant from Thailand Dear Mr. Van Gorder: In your letter dated September 1, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The Crystal Alum Deodorant, packaged in a spray pump bottle, contains natural mineral salt crystals. The deodorant is imported in its dry state. The addition of water activates the crystals and is continuously added until all the salt crystals have been dissolved. The applicable subheading for Crystal Alum Deodorant will be 3307.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specific or included; prepared room deodorizers, whether or not perfumed or having disinfectant properties: Personal deodorants and antiperspirants..... The rate of duty will be 4.9 percent ad valorem. The Generalized System of Preference (GSP) has expired. If the program is renewed by the Congress, articles classifiable under subheading 3307.20.0000, HTS, which are products of Thailand are entitled to duty free treatment under the GSP upon compliance with all applicable regulations. Cosmetic and toiletry products are subject to the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which is administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (301) 443-6553. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Stephanie Joseph at 212-466-5768. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division